Understand the Difference & Choose the Right Cleaning Service for Your Home
Whether you’re a busy professional, a family wanting a fresh home, or a tenant preparing for inspection, choosing between regular cleaning and deep cleaning can be confusing.
Many people assume both services are the same — but the difference is huge, and choosing the right one can save you money, protect your home, and even improve hygiene.
This guide breaks down deep cleaning vs regular cleaning, explains what’s included in each, and helps you decide which service you actually need.
What Is Regular Cleaning?
Regular cleaning is the routine, maintenance-level cleaning that keeps your home tidy and hygienic.
Most households schedule it weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
What Regular Cleaning Includes
Regular cleaning focuses on surface-level cleaning, such as:
- Dusting furniture & shelves
- Vacuuming carpets & rugs
- Sweeping & mopping floors
- Wiping kitchen surfaces
- Cleaning sinks & worktops
- Cleaning bathroom surfaces
- Light scrubbing of the toilet & bath
- Tidying rooms
- Emptying bins
Goal: maintain cleanliness and prevent dirt buildup
Frequency: weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
Perfect for:
- Busy professionals
- Families with children
- People who want a tidy home
- Homes that are already in good condition
- Ongoing, maintenance-style cleaning
What Is Deep Cleaning?
Deep cleaning is a detailed, intensive, top-to-bottom cleaning designed to remove:
✔ built-up dirt
✔ grease
✔ limescale
✔ stains
✔ bad odours
✔ hidden dust
It includes all the tasks in regular cleaning but goes much further, targeting areas that are often ignored during routine cleaning.
What Deep Cleaning Includes (Full List)
Deep cleaning covers hard-to-reach and often-overlooked areas:
Kitchen (most important)
- Oven deep clean
- Hob & extractor hood
- Grease removal from tiles
- Cleaning inside cupboards
- Cleaning behind appliances
- Cleaning fridge/freezer (optional)
- Sink, seals & drain cleaning
Bathroom
- Full limescale removal
- Shower screen polishing
- Scrubbing grout lines
- Removing mould
- Full toilet sanitation
- Deep cleaning taps & drains
Living areas & bedrooms
- Skirting boards
- Doors & handles
- Window sills & interior glass
- High dusting (lights, fans, corners)
- Cleaning under/behind furniture
- Carpet deodorising
Entire property
- Light fittings & switches
- Radiators (top & behind)
- Deep floor cleaning
- Cobweb removal
- Odour treatment
Goal: restore freshness, hygiene, and cleanliness
Frequency: every 3–6 months (recommended)
What’s the Difference? (Simple Comparison)
| Feature | Regular Cleaning | Deep Cleaning |
| Cleaning level | Surface | Detailed, intensive |
| Oven cleaning | ❌ No | ✔ Yes |
| Limescale removal | ❌ Light only | ✔ Full removal |
| Inside cupboards | ❌ No | ✔ Yes |
| Behind appliances | ❌ No | ✔ Yes |
| Carpet stain removal | ❌ No | ✔ Yes |
| Grout & mould cleaning | ❌ No | ✔ Yes |
| Skirting boards | ✔ Light wipe | ✔ Full wipe |
| Recommended for | Maintenance | Reset/Deep hygiene |
Deep cleaning is a “reset.”
Regular cleaning is “maintenance.”
Do You Need Deep Cleaning or Regular Cleaning?
Here’s how to choose the right service.
Choose Deep Cleaning If:
✔ You haven’t cleaned professionally in the last 3–6 months
✔ You’re moving in or moving out
✔ You’re preparing for guests or events
✔ There’s a strong smell in the home
✔ You see mould, stains or grease buildup
✔ You’ve been sick (post-illness sanitisation)
✔ You’re doing a seasonal clean (spring cleaning)
✔ Your home feels dusty or “heavy”
Deep cleaning is ideal for getting your home back to a fresh, hygienic baseline.
Choose Regular Cleaning If:
✔ Your home is already clean and you want to maintain it
✔ You want weekly or bi-weekly cleaning
✔ You want tidy surfaces and clean floors
✔ You need ongoing help to keep the home organised
✔ You want long-term cleaning support
Regular cleaning is best for keeping your home constantly clean and manageable.
How Often Should You Do Each? (2025 Recommendations)
✔ Regular cleaning: weekly or bi-weekly
✔ Deep cleaning: every 3 to 6 months
✔ Post-renovation deep clean: immediately
✔ Move-in/move-out: always deep clean
✔ Holiday homes or Airbnb: deep clean every 2–4 weeks
Deep Cleaning: Why It Costs More
Deep cleaning requires:
✔ more time
✔ more cleaners
✔ stronger chemicals
✔ professional equipment
✔ removing buildup that takes effort
Typical Manchester prices:
✔ Regular cleaning: £15–£25 per hour
✔ Deep cleaning: £120–£250 total depending on property size
Which Is Better for Your Deposit?
👉 Deep cleaning is essential for deposit safety.
If you’re a tenant in Manchester preparing for check-out, regular cleaning is NOT enough.
Landlords always check:
✔ oven
✔ fridge
✔ tiles & grout
✔ cupboards
✔ skirting boards
✔ limescale
These are deep-clean areas.
If these fail, you lose £100–£500 from your deposit.
Why Manchester Homeowners Choose WinVerse Cleaning
WinVerse Cleaning provides affordable, high-quality deep cleaning & regular cleaning across Greater Manchester.
Why customers love WinVerse:
- ✔ 4.9★ Google rated
- ✔ Professional, insured, DBS-checked cleaners
- ✔ Fixed prices (no hidden fees)
- ✔ Friendly team
- ✔ Deep cleaning that passes landlord inspection
- ✔ Weekly or bi-weekly regular cleaning available
- ✔ Weekend & same-day slots available
Services Offered:
✔ Deep Cleaning
✔ Regular House Cleaning
✔ Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning
✔ End of Tenancy Cleaning
✔ Office Cleaning
✔ Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
✔ Areas We Cover:
Manchester City Centre
Salford
Trafford
Hulme
Stockport
Cheetham Hill
Prestwich
Stretford
… and all Greater Manchester.